CATEGORY: Use of “However”
Where is “however” usually placed in a sentence?
At the beginning of a sentence (or occasionally at the end).
Fill in the blank:
_______ it was raining, we went for a walk.
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
What’s the purpose of “on the other hand”?
To introduce a contrasting idea or the other side of an argument.
Correct or incorrect?
The party was fun, however, I left early.
Incorrect. Should be two sentences:
The party was fun. However, I left early.
Use “however”:
It was cold. We went out.
It was cold. However, we went out.
Add a comma to this sentence:
The hotel was expensive however the views were amazing.
The hotel was expensive, however, the views were amazing.
Which one can go at the end of a sentence: though or although?
Though.
What phrase often comes before “on the other hand”?
On the one hand.
Correct or incorrect?
I didn’t study much. I passed, though.
Correct.
Use “although”:
He didn’t sleep. He wasn’t tired.
Although he didn’t sleep, he wasn’t tired.
Can “however” be placed at the end of a sentence? Give an example.
Yes. Example:
The food wasn’t great. It was beautifully presented, however.
Create a sentence using “though” in the middle of two clauses.
I enjoy swimming, though it’s not my favorite sport.
Add punctuation:
On the other hand I agree with your point.
On the other hand, I agree with your point.
Correct or incorrect?
Although the room was small. It was very clean.
Incorrect. Should be one sentence:
Although the room was small, it was very clean.
Use “though” at the end:
The food was great. The service was bad.
The food was great. The service was bad, though.
True or false: We can use “however” to join two clauses in one sentence.
False – “However” cannot join two clauses in one sentence. Two sentences are needed.
Which word sounds more formal: “though” or “although”?
Although.
Create a sentence contrasting two sides of an opinion using “on the other hand”.
I like working remotely. On the other hand, I miss the office atmosphere.
Correct or incorrect?
We had a nice time. The hotel was bad, on the other hand.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” should follow a contrasting idea:
We had a nice time. On the other hand, the hotel was bad.
Use “on the other hand”:
She loves living in the city. She also dreams of a quiet village life.
he loves living in the city. On the other hand, she dreams of a quiet village life.
Fix this sentence:
She worked hard at school, however she failed her exams.
Corrected:
She worked hard at school. However, she failed her exams.
Change this sentence using “although”:
We went out. It was cold.
Although it was cold, we went out.
Compare:
How is “on the other hand” different from “however”?
“However” can’t connect clauses in one sentence and often sounds more formal.
“On the other hand” contrasts two ideas, often as part of a larger comparison (e.g., “on the one hand…”).
Correct or incorrect?
He passed the exam, although he didn’t prepare.
Correct.
Correct the sentence and use the right connector:
I like reading, although, I prefer movies.
I like reading, but I prefer movies.
OR
Although I like reading, I prefer movies.